Confirmation Bias In An Open Mind

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Confirmation bias is when you see the in your way. You imagine your own beliefs to be logical. It can be problematic for everybody because they need to be willing to learn new information besides what they already know. It is always easier to think that some one else's beliefs are wrong because they aren't yours. The reason why it is important we realize our own confirmation bias is because we all need to know all the facts positive and negative. Having a open mind will open your world to new and exciting theories not just your own. I feel I can be confirmation bias by having my own religious beliefs and not every one would agree with me. But I will believe my own

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